
LTAC | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.94
- Weekly
- $1,870
- Yearly (full-time)
- $97,240
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- ASAP
This job pays about $51.94/hour — 15% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 40 of them in Alexandria.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
Registered Nurse – LTAC Travel Assignment in Alexandria, VA
Explore a rewarding travel nursing job as a Registered Nurse in a specialized Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting in Alexandria, Virginia. This is an opportunity to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth. Conveniently located near Washington, D.C., Alexandria offers historic charm, waterfront views, local dining, and easy access to major commuter routes.
Job Details
- Job Title: Registered Nurse – LTAC Travel Nurse
- Setting: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,870 - $1,970
- Start Date: ASAP
- Location: Alexandria, VA
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical experience in acute care, LTAC, med-surg, or a similar patient care setting
- BLS certification required prior to first shift
- ACLS certification required prior to first shift
- Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Experience with long-term acute care nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform timely nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient goals and rehabilitation progress
- Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and on time
- Initiate discharge planning and patient/family education from admission onward
- Communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate care team members
- Support, train, and supervise ancillary nursing staff as needed
- Promote patient and employee safety through adherence to policies and safe work practices
- Contribute to a positive unit culture through teamwork, professionalism, and reliability
- Use time, supplies, and resources efficiently while delivering high-quality nursing care
Apply now to join a dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your Virginia nursing career with this LTAC travel assignment in Alexandria, VA.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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